Chrysanthemum plant named &#39;Chasky&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive anemone-type blossoms having plain white ray florets are formed in profusion. The central cushion is well developed and bears disc florets that progressively change with maturity from green to yellow to creamy white. The growth habit is low, very compact and well-branched and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage is small and deep green and contrasts well with the yellow blossom coloration. The response time is approximately seven and one-half weeks. The plant grows well in pots, and the blossoms commonly last approximately three to four weeks.

BOTANICAL/COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION

[0001]Dendranthema grandifloria/Decorative Pot Mum

VARIETAL DENOMINATION cv. ‘Chasky’ SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofChrysanthemum, botanically known as Dendranthema grandiflora, andhereafter is referred to by the cultivar name ‘Chasky’.

[0003] The new cultivar of the present invention was created at Nuaillé,France during the course of a controlled breeding program. The seedsresulting from the cross were sown and small plants were obtained whichwere physically and biologically different from each other. Selectivestudy resulted in the identification of a single plant of the newvariety of the present invention.

[0004] It was found that the new Chrysanthemum cultivar of the presentinvention displays:

[0005] (a) a low very compact, well-branched, and generally sphericalgrowth habit,

[0006] (b) forms attractive long-lasting decorative white anemone-typeblossoms,

[0007] (c) forms attractive deep green leaves that are small in size,and

[0008] (d) an ability to grow well in pots.

[0009] The new cultivar can be grown singly or in clumps in pots. Italso can be grown in the landscape. The white blossoms contrast nicelywith the deep green foliage. The blossoms have been found to be longlasting and commonly last approximately three to four weeks on theplant. The plant is self-branching. Pinching is helpful to furtherenhance branching and produces a large number of shoots; however, suchpinching is not necessary since the plant already is inherently wellbranched.

[0010] Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by the use of cuttingsas performed at Nuaillé, France, in a controlled environment hasdemonstrated that the characteristics of the new cultivar are firmlyfixed and are retained through successive generations of asexualpropagation.

[0011] ‘Chasky’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions to date. Accordingly, it is possible that the phenotype mayvary somewhat with variations in the environment, such as temperature,light, day length, contact with pesticides and/or subjection to grownregulation treatments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

[0012] The accompanying FIG. 1 depicts a typical plant of ‘Chasky’cultivar while growing in a pot in a greenhouse at Nuaillé, France. Theattractive very compact spherical growth habit, attractive whiteanemonetype blossoms, and deep green foliage are illustrated.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The plants described were grown in pots in a greenhouse atNuaillé, France. No growth regulation was used. The growing conditionsapproximate those commonly utilized for the commercial production ofdecorative pot mums.

[0014] General Appearance:

[0015] Short and stocky, very compact, with a generally spherical growthhabit.

[0016] Foliage:

[0017] Attractive deep green.

[0018] Flowers:

[0019] The ray florets of the anemone-type blossoms are petal-shaped andplain white in coloration. The central cushion is well developed andbears disc florets that progressively change with maturity from green toyellow to creamy white.

[0020] Flower Duration:

[0021] Very long lasting with the blossoms commonly lastingapproximately three to four weeks on the plant.

[0022] Response Time:

[0023] The time between the beginning of the short day period and theflowering date at normal temperature and light intensity isapproximately seven and one-half weeks.

[0024] Usage:

[0025] Decorative pot mum.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant thatdisplays: (a) a low very compact, well-branched, and generally sphericalgrowth habit, (b) forms attractive long-lasting decorative whiteanemone-type blossoms, (c) forms attractive deep green leaves that aresmall in size, and (d) an ability to grow well in pots; substantially asillustrated and described.